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List of Top 11 First World Countries in 2025 (Updated)

List of First World Countries 2025: During the Cold War, the term "first world countries" was used. Now, it is used to describe countries with stable societies and highly developed economies. In 2025, ...
Houston Chronicle

Which countries might qualify for their first FIFA World Cup?

The expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams is going to mean some adjustments for fans and teams when the 2026 tournament begins next June. But for some countries that qualify for the tournament, ...
The New York Times

Which countries have qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Mexico after winning the CONCACAF Nations League final in March 2025 Luiza Moraes via Getty Images The 2026 World Cup, which is taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, begins on June 11 ...

Kevin Baxter: Nearly a century ago, the first World Cup went off with many hitches

The idea of a soccer World Cup in 1930 was nearly killed in the cradle, the victim from lack of planning, lack of money and ...
NPR

6 countries will host the FIFA World Cup in 2030

The 2030 FIFA World Cup will take place in six countries — across three continents — to celebrate the soccer tournament's 100th anniversary, the organization announced Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and ...
NPR

Trump uses 'Third World' in a social media post. What's up with that term?

The term "Third World" is making headlines. Last week, President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that immigrants from poor nations are a burden on the United States. "I will permanently pause ...